Clemyjontri Park

CLEMYJONTRI PARK features a unique playground where children of all
abilities can play side-by-side. It is a playground where every child
is welcome.

This park is a place where children who use wheelchairs, walkers or
braces, or who have sensory or developmental disabilities, can have a
parallel playground experience of fun and exploration. At
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Ramps connect structures

Swings have high backs, arm rests and special safety features

Rubber surfacing allows wheelchairs to roll easily

Lowered monkey bars provide easy access

Equipment is designed to be sensory rich so all children can
participate with peers

Wider openings allows easy access to play structures

Other features include a carousel and a
picnic pavilion. The entrance road leads
to an 81-space parking area and a drop-off zone for vehicles whose
passengers need close access. Future
development will incude other amenities in the surrounding 10
acres of space.

Clemyjontri Park is closed when snow/ice is present, or in
conditions of extreme weather. Please call 703-388-2807 for questions
concerning weather related closings.

PLAYGROUND

To the casual observer, the playground at Clemyjontri Park looks like
an ordinary playground, with swings, slides and play equipment fun to
climb on, under and around. A closer look will reveal that some of
those swings have high backs for children who need extra support.
Instead of standard transfer platforms there are ramps to the elevated
play components. Pathways between equipment are wide and colorful, and
the ground surfaces are non-slip and porous designed to provide a
greater level of access for children.

There is something for everyone - children will be able to find
something to climb on, touch, read, do or create. Children will
enjoy the challenges of balance and depth perception on the
playground's balance beams. A mini-track can be used to race,
playhouses and cubbies offer pleasant spaces for social interaction
while also allowing children seeking quiet or separate areas to play in
smaller groups.

Tent sails provide areas of shade in the playground and benches are
located throughout the play area. Just north of the playground is an
asphalt trail that connects to site perimeter trails which will
eventually encircle the park during future
development.

The Two Acre Playground Consists of 4 Outdoor "Rooms"
Surrounding a Centerpiece Carousel.

The Rainbow Room - With rainbow archway, surface with colors of the
rainbow and a variety of swings

Accommodates all physical levels

Integrates sign, Braille, pictures and language

Teaches colors of the rainbow

The Schoolhouse & Maze - With learning panels forming a maze that
may be reconfigured

Focuses on educational learning games

Teaches where am I reading, maps and a globe

Teaches what time it is using time zones and clocks

The Movin and Groovin Transportation Area - Designed with
transportation themed equipment such as a race track, motorcycles,
planes, and trains

Stimulates imagination

Teaches balance and special skills

Mimics true roadway situations

Fitness & Fun - Includes the largest piece of play equipment along
with various jungle gym components

Stimulates imagination

Progressive challenges for physical strength

Energy burner

Builds confidence

CAROUSEL

Chariots,
a spinning tea cup and 14 prancing steeds await only the imagination of
children. The carousel is recessed to ground level so that it is
accessible for wheelchairs, allowing children to transfer to the tea
cup. The chariot is designed to allow for transfer to a seated position
or to remain seated in the wheelchair.

2015 Carousel Operation Schedule (weather
permitting*)

March 28 - Spring Egg Hunt, 9:30am - 2:30pm

April 4*- May 24: Weekends only 9:30am - 6:30pm

May 25 - Sept. 7: Weekdays 9:30am -
1:00pm, Weekends 9:30am - 6:30pm

September 8 - October 25: Weekends only 9:30 am-6:30pm

Also open October 12 (Columbus Day) 10am-5pm

*The carousel does not operate in conditions such
as heavy rain, thunder, lightning, and temperatures less than 55° F

Fee: $1.75/ride

Resource Railroad Train

All aboard Engine #62 of the Resource
Railroad! Coming to Clemyjontri Park this Spring & Summer.
Tour the park, and enjoy it’s beauty in a whole new way.
Engine #62 leaves the station every 20 minutes between the times
of 10am – 4pm.

$3/rider, non-refundable (setting is limited to 10 passengers per
ride). Children 2 years or younger ride for free with adult
admission.

2015 Train Schedule

April 25th – 26th

May 30th – 31st

June 27th – 28th

July 25th – 26th

August 29th – 30th

Sept. 26th – 27th

LIBERTY SWING

In 2010, Friends of Clemyjontri successfully
raised enough money to purchase and install Virginia's first Liberty
Swing, a swing which allows wheelchair users the experience of swinging
without having to transfer from their wheelchair.

The Liberty Swing is a swing that allows children in wheelchairs the
opportunity to experience the joy of having a swing in the park. It
is the only swing of its type that is fully lockable and allows a
maximum swing height - that is, really swinging, not just rocking
back and forth.

Until now, some children have had to sit and watch from the sidelines
as their siblings experience the freedom and exhilaration of a swing
- something that most of us have taken for granted.

*Prior to use of the Liberty Swing the user (or guardian) needs to
complete a liability release.

*Two keys are required to use the swing: one to unlock the gated area
surrounding the swing and another to unlock the swing itself. Keys are
only guaranteed available when the park is staffed (carousel is
operating). If you plan to visit on a day when the carousel is not
operating and you wish to use the swing, please contact the office
prior to your visit at 703-388-2807 x0 to make arrangements for a
key.

*For users who desire to have a personal set of keys, they are
provided free of charge at the Clemyjontri Park office during carousel
operating hours (or by arrangement).

PICNIC PAVILION

The picnic pavilion, open daily dawn to dusk, is a wonderful location
for community meetings, picnics, and gatherings. There is direct access
to the pavilion from the parking area and entrance to the playground.

The picnic pavilion is available for half-day and full-day rentals.
When not reserved, the shelter is available on a first-come,
first-served basis. Additional picnic tables are located on the
property outside of the picnic pavilion when the pavilion has been
reserved. Picnic Pavilion reservations cannot be made at Clemyjontri
Park. Please see rental
information and make a reservation here.

Features of the Pavilion:

The shelter is aproximately 38' by 38', and holds six accessible
tables to seat up to 48 individuals (including spaces for 16
wheelchairs).

Cantilevered tops and cut out areas allow easy wheelchair access for
children and adults.

The pavilion offers both adult and accessible water fountains, as
well as accessible restrooms with baby changing tables.

Two GFI duplex electrical outlets are provided for public/park use.

Please protect your park and keep all food and beverages away from
the playground equipment and surfacing.

Spring Egg Hunt
Come out for kid-friendly Easter fun including egg hunts, crafts,
photo ops with the Easter Bunny, and more at Clemyjontri Park.
Egg hunts are split by age and run every thirty minutes.
Preregistration required. Carousel rides available for $1.75/child.
Visit with the Easter Bunny before or after your hunt. Rain date
Sunday,March 29th.

Park Policies...

For the safety and well-being of everyone using the playground we ask
for your cooperation by following the rules listed below

Children must be supervised at all times.

No food, drink, or gum is permitted in ANY play areas.

Bikes, skateboards, and rollerblades are not allowed on playground
surfacing.

Cursing, yelling, and hitting are not allowed.

No pets of any kind are permitted on the playground.

Use age-appropriate playground equipment only.

No playing around or in the stormwater management pond.

All children and adults are required to listen to and follow
instructions given by Clemyjontri staff.

No smoking on the playground. Smoking is only permitted in the
parking lot.

Clemyjontri Park reserves the right to close the playground and/or
carousel due to inclement weather or overcrowding.

Use playground and equipment for its intended purpose only.

Please clean up after yourself and your children.

Individuals and groups who fail to follow park policies may be
asked to leave the park.

Parking...

Parking at Clemyjontri has been a challenge. The carousel and
two-acre playground are enjoyed by many people of all ages. Since
opening in October 2006, over 200,000 people annually have visited the
park. We need the cooperation of everyone in its usage.

Please help us by:

Using the overflow parking space available across the street at
Langley Forks Park.

Not parking on the side of the road on Georgetown Pike.

Using extra caution when traveling in close proximity to the park. A
pedestrian walkway crosses the road to the overflow parking area.

Visiting during off-peak hours. Most visitors come to the park
between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. daily. In addition to fewer parking
challenges, visiting at off-peak times reduces the possibility of
crowded play equipment and long lines which can detract from the
experience of playing on this unique playground

Group Use of Park Facilities...

Groups not requiring picnic pavilion rental do not need to make a
reservation. However, please make all group members aware of our group
visit guidelines.

Group Visit Guidelines

To ensure that you and the children in your group can have a safe
and fun time at Clemyjontri Park, we ask that you follow these
guidelines:

There must be at least one adult present for every 8 children.

No food or drink is permitted in ANY play areas.

Children must be supervised at all times by your staff. Staff should
have specific assignments to a group of children. The staff person
should be physically present with that group and know the whereabouts
of all members at all times.

Cursing, yelling, and hitting are not allowed. Individuals and groups
demonstrating such behavior may be expelled from the ground.

Children are not allowed to play around or in the stormwater
management pond.

Clemyjontri Park reserves the right to close the playground and/or
carousel due to inclement weather.

Bikes, skateboards, and rollerblades are not allowed in the park.

No smoking on the playground. Smoking is only permitted in the
parking lot.

Please clean up after your group. Trash barrels are provided.

All children and adults are required to listen to and follow
instructions given by Clemyjontri staff.

The Lebowitz Family Gift

Clemyjontri Park is an oasis, preserved in perpetuity for everyone to
enjoy. The park is the dream of our benefactor Mrs. Adele Lebowitz, who
envisioned this playground and park and generously donated this 18-acre
property.

The Lebowitz Family

Mr. Lebowitz started Morton’s Department Stores in 1935 in Washington
DC and ran those stores for more than 50 years. In the 1930’s and 40’s,
two decades before the civil rights movement, the specter of
segregation was very much a part of the Washington landscape. However,
Mr. Lebowitz refused to conform to the racial practices of the day and
was one of the first to fully integrate his stores for customers and
staff alike.

A very modest man, he was driven by a sense of fair play and justice.
He joined the NAACP in 1942 and the Urban League in 1952, for which he
served as President. As a civic leader, Mr. Lebowitz worked untiringly
to improve the economic standard of the citizens of Washington DC.

And on the lighter side, Morton’s was the first sponsor of a local
kids TV show—the Pick Temple Show—in the 1950’s. Many local children
had the opportunity to be on television through this program featuring
Piccolo Pony and a clown named Bozo. That clown went on to great things
and has brought joy to many people. His name is Willard Scott.

The Clemyjontri Name

The name CLEMYJONTRI is derived from the donor’s four children:
Carolyn (CL), Emily (EMY), John (Jon), and Petrina (Tri).